Chennai, High-decibel celebrations, the bursting of firecrackers, ceremonial cake cutting, traditional milk ‘abhishekam’, and folk percussion marked the worldwide theatrical release of superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated action entertainer ‘Jailer 2’ on Thursday.
Supporters arrived as early as 6 am, treating the cinematic event with the same reverence as a morning temple visit. Speaking on box office expectations in Tiruchirappalli, Sanjay told PTI Videos that while ‘Jailer 1’ became a massive, unexpected blockbuster, the primary focus for ‘Jailer 2’ remains the film’s intrinsic entertainment value rather than commercial milestones. Fans in Madurai described the film’s release as a grand occasion, on par with the city’s famous Chithirai festival, noting that ‘Jailer 2’ holds special significance as Rajinikanth has rarely done direct sequels to his past blockbusters like ‘Baasha’ or ‘Padayappa’.
In Tiruchirappalli, enthusiastic fans gathered at the La Maris Theatre to welcome the film with grand visual spectacles. In Thoothukudi, hundreds of enthusiastic fans thronged local theatres from early dawn. Giant cut-outs of the veteran actor were bathed in milk and garlanded with oversized floral wreaths. Fans described the arrival of the film as an occasion that eclipsed conventional celebrations, equating it to a combined festival of Deepavali, Pongal, Christmas, and New Year. Similar scenes of jubilation unfolded in Thanjavur, where fans gathered at Sri Pathi Theatre to welcome the film. Supporters performed milk abhishekam on the actor’s cut-out, broke coconuts, burst firecrackers, and danced enthusiastically to the beat of drums.
Another supporter, identifying himself as a spiritual follower, referred to the actor as a “living saint,” attending the first show out of sheer reverence.
Sanjay, a member of the Srirangam Rajinikanth Fans Club Youth Wing, noted that fans were eager to witness the 76-year-old actor’s performance, describing him as a “mahaan” who continues to contribute immensely to Tamil cinema. “We shouldn’t miss celebrating him,” he stated, emphasising that the veteran actor continues to draw young admirers into his massive fan base.
